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LD54 VDJ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VDJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 112,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis / suspension / brake pipes etc all covered in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears [all] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose around cat

Fail 23 Aug 2024 108,299 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears [all] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay brace bar very corroded

exhaust heat shield loose around cat

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brace bar very corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 104,768 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s and o/s dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brace bar very corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,014 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and deteriorated on inner wall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and deteriorated on inner wall

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,805 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 90,505 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,389 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated / cracked in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,033 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,545 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn on edge,brake pedal rubber wearing.

rear wiper blade rubber split at ends.

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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LD54 VDJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD54 VDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD54 VDJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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